Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon said that he would be "surprised and disappointed" if he is not traded this summer, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki.
“I think [the front office] knows where I’m at,” he said. “I’ve always been straightforward that I want to go play for a contender and I’m not going to shy away from it. I feel like that’s my right and my prerogative to have that opportunity and, you know, it’s in their hands. The ball’s in their court. I guess that’s kind of it.”
Papelbon indicated that he’d be willing to waive his no-trade clause to play for any contender, as long as they plan to use him as a closer.
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